it was 65 degrees here just the other day and i went to bed last night wondering if it was a little silly i’d waited so long to share a favorite creamy vegan soup recipe with you.
then waking up to fresh snow this morning i was quickly reminded the joys of springtime. i found myself feeling reassured there’s plenty of time to enjoy a delicious butternut squash soup before summer rattles around.
who am i kidding?... Read More

do you matcha much? pretty new to the green tea powder myself and it’s been a pleasure to experiment with.
literally. due to the increased levels of l-theanine found in matcha leaves. l-theanine is an amino acid that has been shown to increase the production of alpha waves to the brain.
these waves not only induce mental relaxation and reduce stress but they also stimulate an improvement of mood, concentration, and memory.
matcha... Read More

recently i had the opportunity to lead a small group on a winter adventure. although it was an online group program it reminded me of the wilderness trips i used to lead. it was a top notch group of participants and we had an exciting 7-days without coffee, alcohol or refined sugar.
no coffee, sugar, or alcohol?
no coffee, sugar, or alcohol and i consider it fun? don’t get me wrong. you know i enjoy my coffee but i also enjoy taking a break... Read More

smooth, creamy and rich chocolatey chocolate avocado pudding snack packs are a top notch treat. they are a raw vegan, dairy free indulgent treat using maple syrup as sweetener. back in the day the chocolate pudding snack pack was a highlight of my brown bag lunch.
i loved them. absolutely LOVED them.
chocolate avocado pudding snack packs are so good they will leave you dancing around like you were watching the pistons play. and who doesn’t... Read More

alright, serious question…who in the world doesn’t like a treat every now and again?
i obviously do as evidenced here, here, here and here.
we weren’t desert wild at my house growing up but quite often a weekend morning would lend to a handpicked sweet roll plate from the local bakery. we fancied slicing them up for a sample plate and munching on them throughout the morning.
these days fried doughy cake isn’t quite as exciting... Read More

not nutella is a healthier version of the much loved nutella. it’s dairy-free, raw vegan, and one of my favorite healthy recipe hacks. it’s something i also enjoy packaging up in cute little jars with ribbons and sharing as gifts with family, friends, clients and students come holiday time.
it’s a simple recipe (because, in my opinion, simple is always best) requiring 4 ingredients. a food processor, a pinch of patience and a dash... Read More

recently i had the opportunity to make dinner for a few friends and decided a ‘pasta night’ would be fun. since it has still been fairly warm here dairy-free alfredo zoodles seemed perfect because there’s no need to use the stovetop and even my non-vegan buddies always enjoy this cashew alfredo sauce.
so i grabbed a bunch of seasonally appropriate zucchini, pulled out my spiralizer and got to work.
what you add to this dish... Read More

september’s push to preserve summer has been stirred and swirled to create a creamy chocolate cashew soft serve ice cream. it’s healthy enough to eat for breakfast, treat enough for an after dinner desert, and does NOT require an ice cream maker or special blender. what?!
and did i mention it only has five ingredients?
this dairy and soy free delight can be made vegan or not depending on your sweetener of choice. typically i prefer using... Read More

are you a fan of summertime iced coffee drinks but don’t always want to run past your favorite shop to pick it up? no worries, i’ve always got your back with a do-it-yourself cold-brewed iced coffee hack. more chill for the dog days of summer.
this iced coffee hack takes 5-10 minutes of effort to put together and 8-12 hours of waiting as it brews. beware, it’s a high octane concentrate that could potentially knock your caffeine... Read More

looking to eat healthy, have a little bit of fun while you do it AND not spend hours in the kitchen? then you are in the right place because i have a dairy-free banana split recipe that is as easy as 1-2-3.
what you’ll need:
a couple ripe bananas
superfood soft serve ice cream
topping such as: chocolate sauce, crunchy buckwheat, honied almonds, nuts and seeds, cacao nibs, fresh or frozen berries, maybe a sweet cherry on top, etc.
if you’re... Read More